More and more farmers are seeking a way out of animal farming. Whether they’re fed up with Big Ag’s exploitative contracts or the poor working conditions, they’ve had enough. At the same time, demand for plant-based ingredients is booming, estimated to grow from $8 trillion USD in 2018 to $13 trillion USD in 2025 . Credited for this growth is increased demand for clean label ingredients and alternatives to conventional animal products. Companies in all sectors, from food to household detergents to construct
When we contacted Transfarmation, we were desperate. We knew we couldn’t keep raising animals on contract but didn’t know where to turn for help—what could we do with 12 empty chicken houses?
Although we had stopped raising chickens and were extremely thankful to finally be out of the business, we still had bills to pay and a leftover loan. Honestly, we didn’t expect to hear back from Transfarmation. When we did, we were so happy to have support from an organization dedicated to helping us transition to a plant-focused enterprise. Since our first phone call with them, we’ve known that they care and are invested in seeing us succeed. At every turn, people have been there to consult with, and some
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